Show The Eagle - Page g Financial aid is available Spring Pence Concert MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY SATURDAY FRIDAY 0 OMganafOniga IprtMlliw DmMrlrMMna 7pukM OUTLAW WEEK NDAY on TUESDAY INESDAY THURSDAY SwMLuauJN WhmThanfcSmkat CM grateiM All IkaTiRm HuPwiwil 4 SATURDAY CEITaAmlMl 3 TafacMlmato 7-- pkNL PJNQT Esutofissa ASCCUFtmMmiIM CmnSyCluS Twitter Gamss TPHJMi IPpVMIIPII pH The presidential candidates discuss education (NSNS) The following questions on higher education were sent to the campaign offices of the presidential candidates by the United States Student Association a national network of student government organizations Due to space constraints yesno answers were encouraged and long answers were edited Republican candidate Patrick Buchanan failed to respond to the questionnaire Question: During your administration would spending in education be greatly increased increased maintained at current levels reduced or greatly reduced? Brown: Greatly increased Bush: No answer Clinton: Returned to 1980 levels Question: If you were to increase funding for education how would you pay for the increase? Specifically would you support altering the Budget Enforcement Act which caps domestic spending and prohibits shifting of funds from military to domestic spending? Brown: "I would institute a flat tax cut government spending and shift fund- s- including substantial funds currently budgeted for the militar- y- to education” Bush: "Improving the Pell Grant program within its current structureis by far the better course” its spending Clinton: ”Mthe federal government must is nine the directed to priorities Today only budget pereentof investing in our future education and training child health environmental technologies research and infrastructure We need to double that share and pay for it by converting resources no longer needed for defense” Question: As a means of making education more accessible to low and middle income students do you support A) making Pell Grants an entitlement? B) raising the maximum Pell Grant to $4500? O expanding eligibility for Pell Grants to students from middle income families (income between $30000 and $50000)? post-seconda- Brown: A) No answer B) Yes O Letter (continued from page 2) as "normal" people can get on with what God put us down here to be fruitful arid multiply or in other words to raise good "normal1 God fearing children to grow up and becoming "normal” outstanding citizen of society Jerry S Taylor Radio scientific Shqck Computer calculators and stcros OWNM tnKM Q Yes ry Bush: A) No B) 1993 budget request would raise maximum grant by $1300 to $3700 C) No answer Clinton: "I propose a domestic GI bill that will pledge college assistance to any studen- t- middle class or poor This system will be financed with a portion of the peace dividend and by redirecting the current student loan program" Question: Given the fact that many students use military service as a way to pay for their education what is your position on the Department of Defense policy prohibiting Lesbian Gay and Bisexual people from participating in the military? More specifically do you support HR 271 and S 236 asking President Bush to rescind the policy? Brown: Yes Bush: No answer Clinton: Yes Question: What steps do you think the Department of Education should take to ensure a diverse student body and faculty? What role do you see affirmative action and minority scholarships playing in achieving these goals? Brown: "Scholarships are the best approach to providing educational opportunity I propose a mqjor increase in scholarship funding” Bush: "Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 forbids disoimi-natio- n on the ground of race color or national origin by any recipient of federal funds I am advised that the courts have generally interpreted that as barring federal fund recipients from conditioning eligibility for scholarships on the basis of race while permitting remedial measures against proven discriminators The Department of Education's proposed approach to this issue is consistent with these court decisions as I believe is appropriate" Clinton: "Once again I refer to the domestic GI bill Since money will be available to all middle class and poor students all minorities that fall into this category will be financially able to go to college” Ualted States Studeut Association (USSA) Source: 7 am not an editor of a newspaper and shall always do right and be good so God will not make me one ” Mark Twain : isitv UOil§ Every year millions of eligible students miss out on $30 billion worth of financial aid simply because they don't know how to find available funds Now Scholastic Funding International offers Utah families assistance in finding scholarships grants and student aid programs John A Bray spokesperson for Scholastic Funding International explained that the search process begins by a student filling out a detailed questionnaire For an $89 processing fee Scholastic Funding International using the largest database of its kind then matches a student's individual profile and financial circumstances with an average of 100 scholarship resources The company provides a 40page report that guides the student through necessary steps to complete applications If a student is unsuccessful in obtaining funds through the sources or strategies provided they are given a $250 Ui Savings Bond Fewer than five percent are unsuccessful According to Mr Bray myths abound about student financial aid Not only is money available for students at all academic levels but all income levels as well whether a student plans to attend a four-yecollege or pursue vocational training Scholastic Funding International also offers three additional services to high school students preparing to attend college: Test Busters a program to improve SAT scores for a $99 fee Career Search a computerized career planning service that helps students and graduates lcam key facts about hundreds of occupations and professions and College Selection Service a personalized computer guidance service that helps students select schools that best match their individual admissions profile To obtain more information call John Bray at extension 4056 ar HELP WANTED Waitress needed at Carbon County Club Must be able to work weekends preferred For more info Call 637-59- 50 PROFESSIONAL AUTO SERVICE if- - tfi MAJOR BRAND PRODUCTS Gfc&fr lists teefS fltji ((5)11) ask for Kathy GRAKO'S $ ' 11 iHi hu s t AMERICAN CAR CARE CENTER T 280 East Main Street Price Utah 84501 I GARY GRAKO Qnr TELEPHONE (801) 637-610- 0 |